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Richard Hakluyt
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Richard Hakluyt was an English writer and priest. He is known for promoting the English colonization of North America through his works, notably Divers Voyages Touching the Discoverie of America and T
Hakluyt depicted in stained glass in the west window of the south transept of Bristol Cathedral, by Charles Eamer Kempe, c. 1905
Hakluyt depicted in stained glass in the west window of the south transept of Bristol Cathedral, by Charles Eamer Kempe, c. 1905
Richard Hakluyt Divers Voyages 1582 signature
Richard Hakluyt Divers Voyages 1582 signature
The library of Christ Church, Oxford, by an unknown artist, from Rudolph Ackermann's History of Oxford (1813)
The library of Christ Church, Oxford, by an unknown artist, from Rudolph Ackermann's History of Oxford (1813)
The Norman chapter house of Bristol Cathedral (engraving from 1882). Hakluyt was a member of the chapter.
The Norman chapter house of Bristol Cathedral (engraving from 1882). Hakluyt was a member of the chapter.
Hernando de Soto
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Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer and conquistador, who was involved in expeditions in Nicaragua and the Yucatan Peninsula. He played an important role in Francisco Pizarro's conquest of the Inc
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…of the petition to James I for letters patent to colonise Virginia, which were granted on 10 April 1606. His last publication was a translation of Hernando de Soto's discoveries in Florida, entitled Virginia Richly Valued, by the Description of the Maine Land of Florida, Her Next Neighbour (1609). This work was…
Anglo-American artist's impression of Hernando de Soto, published in 1858
Anglo-American artist's impression of Hernando de Soto, published in 1858
Library of Congress' engraving. The Spanish caption reads: "HERNANDO DE SOTO: Extremaduran, one of the discoverers and conquerors of Peru: he travelle
Library of Congress' engraving. The Spanish caption reads: "HERNANDO DE SOTO: Extremaduran, one of the discoverers and conquerors of Peru: he travelled across all of Florida and defeated its previously invincible natives, he died on his expedition in the year 1542 at the age of 42".
De Soto's men burn Mabila, illustration by Herb Roe
De Soto's men burn Mabila, illustration by Herb Roe
Discovery of the Mississippi by William H. Powell (1823–1879) is a Romantic depiction of de Soto seeing the Mississippi River for the first time. It h
Discovery of the Mississippi by William H. Powell (1823–1879) is a Romantic depiction of de Soto seeing the Mississippi River for the first time. It hangs in the United States Capitol rotunda.